JorRaptor checked out the Wuxia RPG Where Winds Meet:

Where Winds Meet Gameplay - Brand New Open World RPG

You can sign up for a Where Winds Meet beta test here:

Where Winds Meet Beta Test Trailer

Master your skills, create your own Wuxia stories and embark on an unforgettable journey in #WhereWindsMeet, an oriental martial arts open world never seen before created by Everstone Studios.

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IGN shows some gameplay of the open world action RPG Where Winds Meet:

Where Winds Meet - 18 Minutes of Exclusive Gameplay in 4K

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Everstone Studio spoke with GamingBolt about its upcoming open world action RPG:

Where Winds Meet Interview – Setting, Size, Player Choice, and More

Everstone Studio speaks with GamingBolt about its upcoming open world action RPG.

One of the most surprising announcements last year was Where Winds Meet. China-based Everstone Studio isn’t necessarily a developer that’s widely known right now, but when the developer unveiled its open world action RPG at Gamescom 2022, we all sat up and took notice as one. On top of a massive open world in a rich and fascinating historical setting, Where Winds Meet is also promising an extreme emphasis on player choice and freedom in a way that few other games do, while its emphasis on martial arts combat is another element that’s caught the eye of many. There is, of course, plenty that we still don’t know about the game, and as such, we recently reached out to its developer with some of our most burning questions about it and what’ll make it tick. Below, you can read our interview with Everstone Studio.

"This complex era saw many legendary events and heroes, many of which are scarcely recorded, and various versions of individual experiences and outcomes exist, all of which provide room for our creativity."

What was the rationale behind setting Where Winds Meet in the twilight of the Ten Kingdoms era?

Our starting point was to do something different. The prosperous Tang and Song dynasties, the turbulent Three Kingdoms, as well as the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties have already been explored extensively in other works. Upon researching, we discovered that the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period was actually a fascinating time. In history, it was a rather chaotic era, located between the two golden ages of the Tang and Song dynasties. The chaos was subsiding, prosperity was near, old heroes disappeared in the smoke of battle, and new warriors had not yet had a chance to grow. This is the unique charm of a complex era. Such troubled times gave birth to a diverse and inclusive culture, and a multitude of fascinating legends. For creators, such an era is very captivating. Whether it’s art, plot, or experience, there is much fresh creative space and the potential to convey many valuable expressions.

Considering the historical setting, what kind of balance is the game seeking to achieve between historical accuracy and the freedom to tell its own story without being constrained by facts?

Historical-based creation is a common method in literature and game production. The restoration of history and the era is the foundation of our storytelling. On this basis, the very unique period from the Five Dynasties to the early Song Dynasty provides us with a lot of room for creativity. This complex era saw many legendary events and heroes, many of which are scarcely recorded, and various versions of individual experiences and outcomes exist, all of which provide room for our creativity. Many of the stories in the game are extended creations based on famous historical events of this era, and the player’s backstory will be linked to a significant event in this history. In the game, players can meet some well-known historical figures and uncover the unknown secrets of that era along with our story. There are also some characters who were already dead when the player character was born, but many people still follow their ideals. Players can see the impact these heroes had on the world through our story.

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IGN presents the action RPG Where Winds Meet:

Where Winds Meet is Bigger and Wilder Than We Imagined | gamescom 2023

Where Winds Meet is playable on the show floor at gamescom 2023. In a guided demo, we jumped in to this breathtaking game to see just how wild the winds do get.

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The open-world Wuxia RPG Where Winds Meet has been announced:

Where Winds Meet

Where Winds Meet is an interactive open world game featuring action, adventure, and martial arts developed by Everstone Games.

It takes place during the twilight of the Ten Kingdoms, the very era when an entire dynasty could crumble in a blink of an eye. The melody of “The Beautiful Lady Yu” heralded the end of the road for the last emperor of the Southern Tang Dynasty. Li Yu ruled the world as the emperor but was better known as the Immortal King of Poetry. It was his love for poetry, not power, that eventually lost him the war and saw him become a prisoner of Song. During the three years of incarceration, Li yearned for his country and lover incessantly. After realizing his fate lay in a cup of poisoned wine, he turned those longings into the masterpiece called “The Beautiful Lady Yu.”

As a swordsman, the player has grown up amid this era of war and conflict and must face the many tough choices in a swordsman’s destiny, as division and unrest are about to come to an end on the stage of the Northern Song Dynasty. Facing the unknown paths ahead where blood and swords are intertwined, what will the player choose?—follow his heart and mind and fight for justice: or choose to safeguard the empire with the inevitable consequence that his kind, swordsmen, will fade from prominence and prosperity; or will he choose to protect the innocent by sticking to the moral code of chivalry imbued since childhood, and use his martial skills against laws and rules till death?

Key Features

Creating Legends in a Time of Unrest, A True Stage for Swordsmen - Players assume the role of a hero forged in a time of chaos, exploring the way of chivalry on an unknown path dominated by blade and blood. They can also broaden their experience to increase their chances of survival. They could choose to be a doctor saving lives in the chaotic world, or a merchant accumulating wealth or play as an NPC traveling the ancient Kaifeng City. Whichever choice you make, you can demonstrate your own unique style – stay true to the original aspiration till the last drop of your blood drains; sacrifice yourself to lay a foundation for a prosperous world; or if you don’t care for fame or wealth, remain free and unfettered.

Triumph, Your Way - Cast off the restrictions of Martial Arts Schools. Ch’ing Kung (wall-walking, Running on Water, climbing), acupuncture, Lion’s Roar… Combat is a key part of Where Winds Meet, with Wuxia skills, attacks, and counter attacks playing a major role. You can even use a Tai chi skill to turn the enemy’s attacks back onto himself. You have the freedom to define your combat style and write your own chapter of martial legend.

Open-Ended Sandbox Role-Playing - The free construction system with 600 authentic antique components and the environment system, allow players to interact with the whole world. Exploring the vast landscape of in an unprecedented way. There is wind in the steppe, gentle sunlight through bamboo and enormous, mysterious buildings and stone figures. Taking in the spectacular views of mountains and rivers, you have complete freedom to explore and reveal the secrets and treasures hidden in Jianghu, and freely participate in this “living” history.